Born and raised in the dry windswept plains of West Texas, Buck Larson grew up with red dirt under his boots and a melody always close to his lips. Now 32, Buck was raised in a ranching family near Lubbock, where church hymns, classic country, and dusty blues records made up the soundtrack of his early life. His first guitar was a beat-up pawn shop acoustic gifted by his grandfather, a retired rodeo rider who also taught Buck his first fiddle tunes by ear.
By his teens, Buck was gigging at local honky-tonks and county fairs, picking guitar lines with grit and soul well beyond his years. Over time, he added lap steel, harmonica, and fiddle to his toolkit, building a reputation as a one-man band with a deep-rooted sound. His voice carries the plainspoken sincerity of Townes Van Zandt with the occasional wild streak of Hank III.
Today, Buck splits his time between recording sessions in Austin and touring solo through the Southwest, known for raw, heartfelt performances that blend outlaw country, bluegrass, and desert blues. Whether he’s playing to a packed dancehall or a two-person dive bar crowd, Buck brings the same dusty honesty that’s defined his life and music from the start.
Born in the rolling hills outside Franklin, Tennessee, Gunner Tate was raised in a family where music wasn’t just a passion—it was a second language. His mother was a gospel pianist, and his father a session drummer who played on more records than he could count. Gunner picked up guitar at age 9, and by 16, he was already producing tracks in a makeshift studio he built in the garage.
Now in his early 30s, Gunner is a seasoned sideman and sonic architect. As a guitar player and backup vocalist, he’s backed up a wide range of artists from indie folk to modern country, known for his clean tone, subtle harmonies, and studio instincts. Behind the scenes, he’s a skilled composer, producer, and engineer, having worked on everything from singer-songwriter albums to sync tracks for TV and film.
Gunner’s career reflects his versatility—he’s just as comfortable laying down a lead part on stage as he is mixing a record at 2 a.m. in his Nashville studio. Grounded, inventive, and always listening more than he speaks, Gunner Tate is the kind of musician who quietly makes everyone around him sound better.
Harlan Jackson was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, where rhythm came naturally—whether from city streets, soul records, or his uncle’s jazz kit in the basement. By his teens, Harlan was the driving force behind several local rock bands, known for his explosive style, razor-tight timing, and deep pocket.
As his career evolved, a chance fill-in gig with a touring Americana act opened his ears to country music. Drawn to the storytelling, space, and groove of the genre, Harlan dove in headfirst, eventually becoming one of the most in-demand drummers on the Nashville-to-Chicago circuit. His ability to blend rock energy with country finesse has made him a go-to for both live and studio sessions, working with everyone from gritty singer-songwriters to arena headliners.
Offstage, Harlan’s known for his calm presence, sharp ear, and relentless work ethic. Whether it’s a brush-heavy ballad or a barn-burning anthem, Harlan Jackson brings a pulse that feels both road-tested and undeniably alive.
Colt Westwood hails from the wheat fields of central Kansas, where his musical roots run as deep as the prairie horizon. Raised in a small farming town outside Salina, Colt grew up in a tight-knit, working-class family—his father a mechanic, his mother a schoolteacher, both lovers of old vinyl and Friday night front porch jams.
He picked up the bass at age 12 after his older brother left one behind when heading off to the military. Inspired by the groove-heavy sounds of Waylon Jennings, The Band, and Motown greats like James Jamerson, Colt quickly became the go-to low-end player in local bar bands. His warm, road-worn voice started turning heads not long after.
In his twenties, Colt toured regionally with several Americana and Red Dirt outfits, eventually stepping into the spotlight as a frontman known for his melodic bass lines and heartfelt vocals. Now in his early 30s, he continues to carve out a name with songs that reflect the quiet strength and steady pulse of his Midwestern upbringing—music grounded in grit, groove, and the hard-earned stories of everyday life.
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